"why?"

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"why what, izuku?" she avoided his gaze also ashamed of herself.
"..you know why, so just tell me!" his voice was hurt and frustrated.

"i don't know." she shrugged her shoulders pulling away, however he didn't let her go. "i need to know."

what could she tell him? she didn't know either.

"(y/n)!" he was eager to know, but what answer could she give him? that she hates uraraka, what would that prove? "i said. i don't fucking know."

"you have to know— why do you keep getting into fights with uraraka? why do you hate her? do you not trust  that i'll be faithful to you?" his questions were driving her insane.

"i trust you."

"you don't seem like it."

"i do!" she looked him in the face which was heartbreaking, honestly.
"i just don't like her, okay?" thats all she could say. he stayed silent comprehending everything.

i'm telling the truth, can't you see that?

"but why don't you like her?" now she was growing frustrated. how many damn times would she have to tell him. she furrowed her eyebrows hearing the door open, this wasn't for anyone to hear. quickly, she pulled him into her room.

"it's a simple question (y/n).." midoriya mumbled softly.

"oh my fucking god. i don't like her because you were the only goddamn person to talk to me, she didn't want you to be around me but i fucking did. i was a lonely asshole, what did she expect? after seeing what it was like to have someone like you in my fucking life i never wanted you to leave. hell, i didn't even fucking know  that i was falling in love with you." she gushed, slightly out of breath.

"you love me...?"

(y/n)'s eyes widened realizing what she had just said. that warm happy feeling returned to her chest, that she despised so much.

"i said what i said, i guess i'm just a cruel person." she briefly explained staring out the window.

"..b- but your not.." his voice cracked and his eyes flooded with tears.
"look, don't feel threatened by her. i would never be interested in her. i'm with you, i've always wanted you. i don't care about her. i just want you guys to stop fighting and get along. you hurt, she's hurt, and your so lucky aizawa hasn't expelled you. i want what's best for you (y/n)." midoriya was very sincere while he spoke, he was being genuine. he truly wanted the best for her.

once more, she realized the cruelty she displayed to everyone. that's why people were afraid of her, why she didn't have any companions.

"i'll try, and i won't pick fights anymore. but her face is so fucking punchable!" midoriya chuckled as he cupped her cheeks and wiping her tears away. she didn't know when she started crying, but she did. her heart fluttered, as a euphoric smile spread across her lips.

"i.." it took him a moment, he had to recollect himself. remembering all the times he wanted to give up and get over her. 

"i love you (y/n)."

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(a/n): i think y'all know what i'm about to say.. "cruelty" izuku midoriya x reader, is officially completed. i never expected this book to get more then 50 views, and honestly it was only for my entertainment. but now here we are 7K views, 300+ votes, and 200+ comments. it makes me really happy ya know, but it's not like this book could go own forever. BUT IM SO SAD ITS OVER. BUT THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!
IM GOING TO CRY DAMNIT. i hope y'all enjoyed this, bc i did. 🥺

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